Shitavrishti, Śītavṛṣṭi, Shita-vrishti: 2 definitions
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Shitavrishti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Śītavṛṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Sitavrsti or Shitavrishti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚītavṛṣṭi (शीतवृष्टि) refers to “cool showers (of rain)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.22 (“Description of Pārvatī’s penance”).—Accordingly, after Menā spoke to Pārvatī: “[...] Performing such austerities and engrossed in the muttering of the five-syllabled mantra, Pārvatī meditated on Śiva, the bestower of fruits of our cherished desires. Everyday during leisure time she used to water the trees planted by her along with her maids and extended acts of hospitality. Chill gusts of wind, cool showers [i.e., śītavṛṣṭi], and unbearable heat she bore with equanimity”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryŚītavṛṣṭi (शीतवृष्टि).—a variety of gem; Kau. A.2.11.
Derivable forms: śītavṛṣṭiḥ (शीतवृष्टिः).
Śītavṛṣṭi is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śīta and vṛṣṭi (वृष्टि).
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vrishti, Sita.
Full-text: Vrishti.
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